Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

Jun 2, 2025

Gail L. Pullen, 65, of Spearfish, SD passed away peacefully in the midst of loved ones on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Gail was born in Rapid City, SD on November 28, 1959, to Don and Virginia Kiefer. She grew up helping her family manage Blue Bell Lodge in Custer State Park, where her father had also worked...

Jun 2, 2025

Michael "Ross" Feeney passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025 in Sundance, Wyoming, surrounded by family and friends.

He was born in Brisbane, Australia, on October 31, 1936.  In 1953, his family sold their home and belongings and moved to the United States, where they became naturalized U.S. Citizens.

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May 28, 2025

Wendy was born in Sheridan, WY. On Oct. 14, 1969, at  three days old she was brought home to big sister Paula, by Donnie and Shirley Mendenhall. Wendy lived her early life in Osage, WY.   The family then moved into Newcastle, and finally to the family ranch at Bings corner.

Wendy followed her...

May 26, 2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of Lisa Ann Gonzales, of Spearfish, who was called home on May 26, 2025. She was born on January 6, 1964, in Denver, Colorado, to John Tiger and Marlene Lois Duran. She was the eldest of five children and preceded in death by her mother, Marlene; grandmother, Zelma Gonzales; sister, Maritza Sanchez;...

May 24, 2025

Jerri Lee Geist, a cherished mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Spearfish, South Dakota, at 84 years old. Born on June 2, 1940, Jerri was a matriarch who found great joy in her family. She's now reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Roger.

Jerri embraced a life where she could...

May 23, 2025

Gerald Lee McInerney was born on December 19, 1939 in Deadwood, South Dakota to Paul and Agnes McInerney. The youngest of four McInerney boys, he came out tough, gritty, and loved. He spent his earliest years in the Limestone area above Lead, SD with his mother, father, and three older brothers, Paul, John, and Ted (Snooks). In...

May 22, 2025

Raymond Albert Nordstrom, 88, of Spearfish SD passed peacefully away on May 22, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving family at his side.

Ray was born and raised on December 7, 1936, in Drayton, ND to Hattie and Albert Nordstrom. Early in his career, he worked for Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach, CA. Ray was a...

May 19, 2025

Aleta Arlene Coleman, 71, of Sundance, Wyoming passed away peacefully with family by her side on May 19, 2025.

There will be no services at this time.

Cremation arrangements were under the care of Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance.

May 17, 2025

Kirby Nauta, 65, of Spearfish, SD, passed away on May 17, 2025. He was born on August 21, 1959, in Laramie, WY, to Carl and LaVonne Nauta.

During his early childhood, Kirby lived in several Wyoming towns as his father worked on road construction projects across the state. In the summer of 1968,...

May 16, 2025

Dennis Reinhold Ehresmann was born on May 16, 1945, to Reinhold and Lucille Ehresmann in Wagner, South Dakota. He was the oldest of four children. Dennis, David, Sandra, and Donna. Dennis passed away May 16, 2025, on his 80th birthday at home after suffering from cancer. Dennis attended country school and Wagner, South Dakota. He had to...

May 14, 2025

Joanne Grace Banthin of Spearfish, SD passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, at the age of 92 years old.

Joanne was born in Buffalo, New York to John and Ruth Deveso on September 28, 1932. Her family moved to Santa Monica, CA while Joanne was in high school. She had several occupations...

May 11, 2025

Darrick Lee Schumacher passed away suddenly, on May 11, 2025, in Deadwood, SD, at the age of 46 years old. Darrick was born in Deadwood, SD to Donald and Lee Ann on January 31, 1979.

Darrick grew up in Lead, SD, where he attended school within the Lead-Deadwood School District.

During his early adulthood, Darrick...

May 11, 2025

On Mother's Day, May 11, 2025, Kathryn June Cole passed away peacefully in her home, exactly as she wished, with her beloved daughter, Jayme, by her side. She left this world with grace, joining her Savior, Jesus Christ, in Heaven.

Kathryn was born on June 6, 1952, in Kadoka, South Dakota, to Kenneth and Naomi Taft. She...

May 11, 2025

Muriel June Otterberg, a woman who embraced life fully for 93 years, passed away peacefully on May 11th at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living in Spearfish, South Dakota. Born on June 22nd, 1931, in Lemmon, SD, to Stanley and Laila Schjeldahl (Christie), Muriel's early years were spent on a small dairy farm near Haynes, North Dakota. She often recalled the...

May 7, 2025

Fr. Ron left town this morning and will not return.

Ronald was born Dec. 22, 1931, on the prairies of Wagner, SD to Lewis and Mariellen (Bailey) Hennies. Ronald was preceded in death by his brothers, Frank and Thomas; sister-in-law, Ann, and his loving wife, Leona (Fletcher). He has left behind his daughters, Elizabeth Hennies-Sund (Greg) and Barbara (Joel)...

May 6, 2025

Kellye Lee Haughian Thompson 56, of Spearfish, SD passed away on May 6, 2025 after a courageous seven year-long battle with ALS.

Kellye was born February 24, 1969, in Belle Fourche, SD to Alexander "Nander" and Mattie (Hamill) Haughian. Born during a blizzard, her folks had to drive to the closest hospital some...

May 6, 2025

Reva LaRae Sexton, 73, of Lead SD, passed away in her home on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Her loving husband Jon was by her side through all her battles with cancer and when she took her last breath.

Reva was born in Portland, Oregon and grew up in Spearfish with her brother Gene; her parents, Kenneth &...

May 5, 2025

Frank Robert Blomquist, age 66 of Moorcroft, WY gained his victory on May 5, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Frank was born on March 26, 1959, in Elkton, Maryland to Robert and Mildred Blomquist.

Frank married Anne Alholinna in 1982; they were married for 42 years. They lived in...

May 5, 2025

Connie Nicholas, 77, of Spearfish, SD gained her Heavenly Angel Wings on Monday, May 5, 2025.

Connie was born in Deadwood, SD to Robert and Mary Lou Larive.  Her family lived in several different communities around the Black Hills.  They settled near Spearfish.  She graduated grom Spearfish High School where she met the love of her life,...

May 4, 2025

Jack Martin Wanstedt, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, papa, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, at the age of 94.

Jack was born on September 21, 1930, in Mobridge, South Dakota, to Agnes Larsen Wanstedt and Cameron Wanstedt. He was raised on the family farm south of Keldron and...